Trump Raises Prospect Of More Bipartisanship After Reaching Deal With Democrats
On the heels of cutting a deal with Democrats, President Trump raises the prospect of more bipartisanship.
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American Women Dominate U.S. Open Tennis Semifinals
For the first time in 36 years, four American women — Madison Keys, Venus Williams, CoCo Vandeweghe and Sloane Stephens — are in the U.S. Open Semifinals. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to former pro tennis player and ESPN commentator Pamela Shriver about the significance of this open.
Governors Provide Plans To Fix Health Insurance Markets
Several governors were in Washington, D.C., to testify before the Senate health committee about their bipartisan plan to shore up the health insurance marketplace. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado.
'Blurred Lines' Author Criticizes Pullback Of Campus Sexual Assault Policies
Vanessa Grigoriadis interviewed more than 100 college students around the country for her new book, Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about Thursday's announcement by the education secretary on campus sexual assault policies.
Indiana Begins Hiring Ex-Inmates And Students To Fill Jobs
Northern Indiana has an unemployment rate of about 2 percent, making it difficult for employers to find workers. This has led to creative solutions like recruiting kids in eighth grade and a re-entry program for ex-inmates.
Hurricane Irma Leaves Devastation Of 'Epic Proportions' In Caribbean
Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Martin and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands bore the brunt of the Category 5 monster that could hit Florida within days.
In Texas, An Army Of Volunteers Sprang Into Action After Harvey
After Harvey flooded out Houston, people sprang into action to help with rescues, medical care and food. The key was social media. People who came to do minor tasks wound up taking on leadership roles.
New England Patriots And Kansas City Chiefs Kick Off NFL Season
The NFL season kicks off with the New England Patriots against the Kansas City Chiefs. But ongoing civil rights protests and player safety concerns bring questions to this year's season.
Amazon Plans To Open Second Headquarters With 50,000 Jobs
Amazon is setting out to find a location for a second headquarters, which should touch off intense competition among cities. The new HQ will bring along 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Nashville Begins Tearing Down Some Homes To Prevent Future Flooding
Nashville, Tenn., has found a way to make sure some homes never flood again. It's tearing them down.